US Bridges

FM 2935 over New Years Creek Relief

Good

Washington County, Texas · 2.65 MI N of FM 577 · Structure no. 172390305601001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2935 over New Years Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2935 over New Years Creek Relief in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 509 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 2935
CrossesNew Years Creek Relief
Location2.65 MI N of FM 577
RouteState Highway 2935
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21563, -96.39112
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2020)
Projected traffic713 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2935 over New Years Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2935 over New Years Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2935 over New Years Creek Relief carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 2935 over New Years Creek Relief?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2935 over New Years Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.